What makes us different?

The pupils progress at their own pace and so develop a confident and happy attitude to swimming.

There is always a responsible adult or lifeguard supervising the lessons so safety is ensured at all times.

Amelia Hooley

Growing up in Zimbabwe I became a competent swimmer at an early age. I continued to swim regularly throughout my time at school and university here in the UK. Having qualified in Sports Management at Staffordshire University, I went on to qualify as an Aquatic professional. Now after a number of years in the sport and leisure industry, I am really excited at having my own swim school – Southern Cygnet Swim School.

My qualifications and vast experience in all aspects in and around the pool enable me to teach all levels of swimming and lifesaving. I also train and assess Lifeguards County wide.

I am very fortunate to have the support of a reliable and well qualified team of teachers, helpers and lifeguards.

Amelia

Our teachers are all qualified either through Swim England or the Swimming Teachers Association.

They regularly upgrade their training by attending and completing professional workshops.

All teachers and helpers above the age of 16 have enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) checks completed for them.

We repeat these checks every 3 years.

Our teachers also complete courses on safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Teachers

Beckie Harris

Jack Hopkins

Jack Ridley

Jared Cole

Joy Hopkins

Lucy Cutbush

Rachael Coles

Sheena Snook

Our helpers have typically learnt to swim with us and have stayed on to help younger children on their aquatic journeys.

They work closely with the teachers building up a great rapport with our pupils.